Cook I - NAS Pensacola

Global Connections To Employment, Inc.; Pensacola (FL); On-site; USD 25,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Cook I to join their team in a dynamic kitchen environment. This role involves preparing and presenting a variety of meals, ensuring quality and efficiency in food service. The ideal candidate will possess strong kitchen operation skills and the ability to follow recipes accurately. With a commitment to inclusivity, this organization provides opportunities for individuals with disabilities and veterans, creating a supportive workplace where everyone can thrive. If you're passionate about cooking and customer service, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of basic kitchen operations is essential.
• Ability to read and quantify recipes and menus is required.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, portion, cook, and present food items for meals.
• Interact appropriately with customers and staff.

Skills

Basic kitchen operation

Recipe reading and quantifying

Customer interaction

Understanding instructions

Job description

Overview

About Global Connections to Employment

Global Connections to Employment (GCE) is a nationwide team providing jobs for people with significant disabilities, including our war-wounded veterans. Since its establishment in 1986, GCE has helped match team members to fulfilling careers, from custodial services to facilities maintenance and food services, plus other business lines in between. Working with customers from the U.S. military, commercial business and community partners - as well as federal, state and local governments - GCE is one of the country's largest private employers of persons with disabilities. Learn more at GCE.org.

Overview

The Cook I will accurately and efficiently prepare, portion, cook, and present various food items for various meal periods, including breakfast, lunch, dinner, and special events. The position's general responsibilities include those listed below, but GCE may identify other responsibilities. These responsibilities may differ among accounts, depending on business necessities and client requirements.

Role Requirements

• Must possess knowledge of basic operation of kitchen.
• Must have the ability to read and quantify recipes and menus.
• Must meet eligibility requirements for work assignment on specified contract(s).
• Must be able to interact appropriately with customers, government personnel, subcontractor, and GCE management staff.
• Must understand oral and/or written instructions
• Must be able to pass organization screening requirements, including state or federal background screenings as appropriate.

Physical Requirements

May travel to and from various locations and buildings throughout the year and in various weather conditions. Most work will take place indoors. May work with cleaning chemicals. Will be required to follow Emergency Operations Work Assignment per customer requirements. Schedules are subject to change. May require working early morning, mid-morning, afternoon, and/or evening hours and weekends and holidays.

While performing the duties of this job, the team member is regularly required to bend, crouch, walk, climb stairs and ladders, reach above head, sit (to drive) and lift up to 40 pounds. Will occasionally be required to lift or move up to 50 pounds.

The mental demands, physical demands, and environmental factors described here represent those that a team member must meet to perform the job's essential functions successfully. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

To Apply:

Interested applicants please visit https://gce.org/work-for-gce/careers/ and complete the on-line application. If you require additional assistance, please call Human Resources at 850-495-3512.

Global Connections to Employment, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity employer. Individuals with Disabilities and Veterans are encouraged to apply. Drug Free Workplace Employer, DRUG TESTING REQUIRED